KIDS OCCUPIED EVERY MINUTE

Discussed by Erin Smalley
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Don’t let summer get you down. Erin Smalley has some great advice and suggestions for you! Erin is the Program Manager of Marriage Ministries at Focus on the Family. 

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should parents feel compelled to keep their kids occupied every minute of every day during the summer?

Is it a good idea to keep learning throughout the summer?

Should mom be given some “mom time” occasionally?

Should dad take time for himself, too?

Is it important for mom and dad to have time alone together?

For more tips and suggestions on summer activities, click here.

CHORES DON’T MEAN WAR!

Discussed by Danny Huerta
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

You are doing your best to raise a responsible adult. They want to play. You are tired, so you don’t want to fight. They have endless energy, especially to get their way. Do you do the chores yourself? Or do you dig in and fight the battle? Either way, it does not seem like a win-win scenario.

Danny Huerta, our go-to family expert, says that teaching kids responsibility doesn’t have to feel like war. Click here  for the FREE guide from Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does it have to be WWIII when it comes to doing chores?

Some of you may have teenagers or college students living at home. Is it too late to start now?

Danny says to STOP saying one word to your kids when it’s time to do chores. Listen in to find out what he says to STOP doing!

Should parents pay their children for doing chores?

What is one tip that Danny recommends families implement immediately to keep the clutter at bay?

PSALMS FOR LIVING

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Today’s Psalms for Living is taken from Psalm 73:16-17 “¹⁶But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, ¹⁷until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I discerned their end.”

Have you ever been angry or frustrated when an “evil” person seems to “have it all” and your life seems to be turned upside down? This Psalmist felt the same way. He tried to live right and walk in the way of the Lord, but things just weren’t going his way. And he was mad!

But then he remembered how the life of the wicked is anything but marvelous, successful, and happy. Listen as Terry reads more verses from this Psalm in today’s devotion.

Only God can give us the peace we so desperately desire. He is patiently waiting for us to come to Him and lay our troubles at His feet.

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THE LEGAL CASE FOR PAUL - PART 10

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 1

Mark Lanier continues his series on the Apostle Paul with another look at “eye witness testimony”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Last week, Mark discussed how Ananias and Barnabas would have been the perfect witnesses in Paul’s class.

But hold on! Mark wasn’t finished his lesson on Barnabas and mission trips: Why were mission trips so rare in Paul’s day? Why did Barnabas go in search on Paul? Was his journey considered a mission trip?

When someone wanted to preach or teach in Paul’s day, they usually had to have at least two, if not three or more, teach together. Why?

Where did Paul and Barnabas travel on their mission trip?

How does a Synagogue differ from a modern church? Tune in tomorrow to hear more!

Mark is leading his 800+ member class into a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Join him next Sunday at Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston.

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here].

DEVOTED OR DISTRACTED - FREEDOM TO SAY IT OUT LOUD

Discussed by Pastor David Fleming
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Pastor David Fleming has been the senior pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church since 2006. His passion is to preach God's word in a way that will disciple, equip, build, and lead the Body of Christ, so they can reach and win the lost for Jesus Christ. David and his wife, Beverly, have three children, Jonathon, Hannah, and Rebekah.

This week’s sermon is from June 29, entitled “Freedom to Say it Out Loud”, which focused on Acts 4: 13-22. (NOTE: The sermon theme for this week is relevant to the July 4th holiday, but we should heed Pastor Fleming’s words all the time, in everything we do.)

Are you grateful for your freedom in America? Do you celebrate Independence Day with picnics and fireworks? Do you spend time reflecting on the true meaning of the holiday?

When Peter and John preached the gospel, miracles happened. Every single time. After they healed the lame man, they were arrested. Pastor Fleming emphasizes a specific word in the Scripture: boldness. Peter and John were “bold” in their proclamation.

Christians across the world are being persecuted for their faith. They are standing boldly in their faith, but they do not have the support from their government. Here in America, we currently have the freedom to worship the way we want. Pastor Fleming warns that these religious freedoms are slowly, but surely, being stripped away from us.

Stand boldly with the Scripture and fight for what is right!

If you have not surrendered your life to Christ, and would like more information about how to become a Christian, please call Champion Forest Baptist Church. They would be more than willing to pray with you. Call (281) 440-3800.

If you do not have a church home, consider visiting Champion Forest. They offer both English and Spanish services on Sunday morning and throughout the week. Visit their website www.ChampionForest.org  for more information.

THE ENTIRE WHAT'S UP PROGRAM

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.